The Creative Entrepreneur Podcast

Are you a musician, writer, visual artist, or some other type of creative entrepreneur? If so, this show is for you! Host Bob Baker is on a mission to help creative people of all kinds use their talents and know-how to make a living and make a difference in the world! The podcast features interviews with a wide variety of people either working full-time or making a major impact in their chosen field, as well as helpful advice from Bob, who has been self-employed in the arts for most of his life (as an author, musician, visual artist, actor, and improv comedy instructor).

This episode features Cari Cole, a New York City-based vocal coach and artist development expert. A big part of Cari's mission is to help artists find what she calls their "authentic voice" - which goes a lot deeper than simply learning to sing well.

In this interview, Cari reveals:

How she ended up working with Don Miguel Ruiz to create Circle of Fire, an album inspired by The Four Agreements

This episode features an interview with Gigi Rosenberg, an author and coach to visual, literary and performing artists, as well as entrepreneurs and other creative people. Her mission is to teach creatives how to find the words and voice to bring their ideas and work into the world.

In this fast-paced (and often funny) interview you'll learn:

The power of reaching the "I know what I'm doing" state

A fresh perspective on the phrase "do what you love and the money will follow"

The importance of taking a "tiny steps ... with help" approach

The book that changed Gigi's life and allowed her to embrace "when things fall apart"

This episode features Tom Fedro, a Chicago area visual artist who has been making a living at his craft since 2001. In addition to having a vibrant and colorful style, Tom is a prolific artist who cranks out several new pieces every week and sells as many as 350 paintings a year - that's nearly one sale every day!

In this interview Tom shares:

The unexpected way he became a paid visual artist in the first place

How he became one of the top-selling artists on Ebay

The mindset that allows him to be comfortable with sales and marketing

How he prices his artwork (a challenge for every visual artist)

What types of canvases he uses, how he ships his work, and what companies he prefers

Marcia Yudkin has been a full-time writer for 32 years (since 1981). She has written 16 books over the past 25 years. On this episode of "The Creative Entrepreneur" she shares her keys to success - some of them even surprised me.

You'll learn:

The three key factors that have allowed Marcia to make a full-time living for more than three decades

The fascinating story of how her book "Six Steps to Free Publicity" got published

Marcia's unusual approach to goal setting and career growth

Why her weekly "Marketing Minute" email newsletter has been such a hit with readers for 15 years

If you're not inspired by this interview, you need to check your pulse!

This episode of "The Creative Entrepreneur" features an interview with painter, workshop leader and "inspirationalist" Flora Bowley, author of "Brave Intuitive Painting - Let Go, Be Bold, Unfold! "

Learn the steps she took that allowed her to make a living as a visual artist for the past eight years ... and how her career got turbo-charged three years ago.

Flora believes "the creative process should be a joyful one -- a time for connecting to something greater than yourself, moving through fear, embracing the unknown, honoring intuition, and opening up to a world of soulful inspiration where anything is possible."

Have you ever wondered if it's possible to combine hard work and business savvy with passion, purpose and soul? Kathleen Gage, author of the new book "Power Up for Profits," is a living embodiment of those principles.

On this episode of "The Creative Entrepreneur" Kathleen reveals the key factors that allowed her to design a life that ideally suits her gifts and talents.

These success principles lifted her out of a very low point as a young woman and continue to guide her as she inspires women entrepreneurs to build a business and live a life that matters.